1999 Hyundai Elantra spark plug tread

Tiny
ROBTOV1989
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  • 1999 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
I was installing spark plugs, on the 3rd, and 4th one the plug wont tighten. What can I do
Saturday, September 25th, 2010 AT 9:39 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
  • MECHANIC
  • 31,937 POSTS
Hi there,

If the thread has been damaged, you will have to get that plug thread repaired with a helicoil thread repair kit, this should be done by a mechanic as if you get it wrong the head will be damaged further.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 4:27 AM

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